"We conceded five or six at home against them. When you see them playing, as a technical player, you could only have fun in that team. They're candidates for the title every year."

Highlights of West Ham's 1-0 win over Hull on Saturday

Highlights of West Ham's 1-0 win over Hull on Saturday

West Ham are currently in the bottom half of the Premier League table and sit just five points clear of the relegation zone despite beating Hull 1-0 on Saturday.

"The situation at the club affects me, but I'm an ambitious person," Payet said. "I'm in a fight with my club and I'm giving everything for them, to get out of this difficult situation, but I'm not closing the door to anything.

Dimitri Payet in action for West Ham against Arsenal earlier this month

"I miss the Champions League... I've got some great years ahead of me and I want to enjoy them by playing in important competitions."